"The thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it, and not say anything. If they fall off, they fall off, but it is bad to say anything to them.” ― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher In The Rye

All of that while continuing to update my blog. Guess how many I completed successfully? ::insert sad trombone::

Okay I didn't completely fail.

I attempted a new instrument (hullo bass, ::wolf whistle::).

I did not write a novel, a first draft, or get anywhere new except flesh out an outline. (Did I do that before the new year? Shit. Does that count?).

I quit yoga for 9 months. (Seriously when that birthday cake rolls around, I just eat it and give up on my diet for the rest of the year. This happens in March.) Round is still a shape though. ;D

If reading for a reason means don't read at all, I NAILED it! Sort of. I read maybe 10 books this year. That might be generous. And they weren't at all educational. Honestly, they were the equivalent to watching a Lifetime reality TV show. But some of them were so gooooood!

So I have to admit something. I succeeded at one of my resolutions. Well, not succeeded and called it finished, but succeeded at using my time to make a difference.

I got in contact with HiCaliber Horse Rescue and asked if they had a need for volunteers (they do), and I quickly realized my ability to visit was nil. LUCKILY! They have off-site volunteer opportunities (i.e. I can sit on my phone or computer and contribute!) Go me!

All in all I feel positive about how I spent my year. I realize it's not over yet, but I got the blog bug again, and the one thing I wanted to tell you is how resolutions are bullshit. People make these long lists of what they want to accomplish in the coming year, and I get that. It starts the New Year in a forward motion, but don't get wrapped up in marking every resolution off of your list. I could look at my past year and thing I had a complete crap year (I mean, I failblogged 4/5 resolutions), but I am so happy with the one I spent my time on.

Find that thing that you love and spend energy doing it, instead of trying to accomplish a thousand things. Isn't the reason you make resolutions is just to be a happier person anyway?